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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 964.20 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 964.20 and 551.20 is: 827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 964.20 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/964.20 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 964.20 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 531,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,467.04/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.31

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